Serving on a board or town council is a great way to get involved with your community. But there are some common myths and misconceptions about what boards and councils do — and being a member of one. Midwest Assistance Program staff identified five including:
Myth #1: All that board/council does is talk and drink coffee.
Mythbuster: The majority of boards/councils are hardworking groups, volunteering more time than they expected to help solve a problem for their community and contribute to its survival.
Read the rest of MAP’s myths about boards and councils by clicking here.
You also can learn how serving on a board or council benefits you and your community, tips for better board/council meetings and what makes a good board/council member in the Spring issue of MAP’s Source newsletter.
One of the critical issues facing small communities and tribal nations is housing. Housing for their seniors, for young families, for new employees, for buyers, for renters. Housing that’s affordable and well maintained.
MAP helps communities assess their housing stock, locate funding sources and develop programs that will help them meet their current and future housing needs.
For examples of how MAP has helped communities find solutions to their housing issues, click here.